TLDR
- WLFI expands globally with USD1, tokenized assets, and crypto payment tools.
- USD1 stablecoin grows as WLFI drives blockchain use in real-world finance.
- WLFI pushes USD1 as global dollar proxy, adds commodities to blockchain.
- WLFI to tokenize oil, cotton, and launch crypto debit card by 2026.
- With USD1 and real-world tokens, WLFI merges DeFi with U.S. dollar strength.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-affiliated crypto venture, is advancing its strategy by expanding globally with stablecoin USD1 and exploring tokenized commodities. At the Token2049 conference in Singapore, WLFI outlined plans to bring real-world assets, such as oil and cotton, onto blockchain networks. The company also confirmed the development of a crypto debit card and its entry into mobile payments.
USD1 Stablecoin Targets Dollar Hegemony
WLFI has positioned USD1 as its flagship stablecoin, aiming to reinforce the global presence of the U.S. dollar. Backed 1:1 by U.S. treasuries and cash equivalents, USD1 has reached a $2.7 billion market cap. WLFI uses this asset to support U.S. fiscal instruments while boosting blockchain utility.
USD1 launched initially on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain, but WLFI recently announced its deployment on Aptos. The move introduces USD1 to a new user base via the Move-based blockchain, increasing speed and cross-platform compatibility. WLFI now focuses on building deeper liquidity despite early concerns over centralized holdings.
The team maintains that pairing tokenized assets with USD1 ensures trust and transparency in digital finance. WLFI aims to promote USD1 as a global reserve asset, strengthening demand for U.S. treasuries worldwide. CEO Zach Witkoff described this strategy as both patriotic and financially beneficial.
WLFI Explores On-Chain Commodities
WLFI plans to tokenize physical commodities, including oil, timber, and cotton, to enhance market liquidity and transparency. Witkoff confirmed that development is underway, with blockchain expected to reduce settlement costs and friction. The firm believes that integrating real assets into decentralized finance unlocks economic efficiencies.
Tokenization will pair these commodities with USD1 to offer stable value and trusted trading mechanisms. WLFI views blockchain as an ideal system for commodities that are traditionally limited by infrastructure and regulation. This initiative marks a significant step toward real-world asset digitization, broadening WLFI’s utility across various sectors.
The firm aims to bring asset-backed tokens to markets through its protocol while ensuring regulatory compliance. WLFI sees tokenized commodities as the next phase in the evolution of decentralized finance. Witkoff emphasized that these products should enhance cross-border trade and on-chain investment.
Debit Card and Consumer Wallet in Development
WLFI has confirmed that it is launching a crypto debit card to enable the everyday use of digital assets. The product will connect USD1 and WLFI holdings with retail purchases, bridging blockchain and traditional finance. A pilot is expected by early next year, with full rollout slated for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.
The debit card announcement builds on prior statements at Korea Blockchain Week 2025. Alongside the card, WLFI is developing a mobile wallet app to support the storage and transactions of stablecoins. The wallet system will integrate WLFI products and expand access across global markets.
Trump Jr. and Witkoff highlighted that WLFI is a financial business, not a political entity, despite affiliations. However, they acknowledged their mission supports America’s national interest through financial tools like USD1. WLFI remains focused on infrastructure that promotes blockchain utility at scale.
